Taurus M66 4" Black Matte

[Bear007]

Can't seem to figure out how to search this site for any mentions of just the Taurus m66. Anyway, noticed this handgun in the LGS today for $469 in the black matte, it looks perfect for hunting. Reviews online seem favorable. I currently have no revolvers but was thinking about this to carry along while rifle hunting or use in the right hunting situation. In PA there are no semi-autos allowed in handguns or rifle for hunting.

Knowing the vast knowledge and experience here I thought I'd just ask your thoughts about picking up the m66 for once a year use during hunting whitetail, no bear or elk.

 

[Annihilator]

Can't seem to figure out how to search this site for any mentions of just the Taurus m66. Anyway, noticed this handgun in the LGS today for $469 in the black matte, it looks perfect for hunting. Reviews online seem favorable. I currently have no revolvers but was thinking about this to carry along while rifle hunting or use in the right hunting situation. In PA there are no semi-autos allowed in handguns or rifle for hunting.

Knowing the vast knowledge and experience here I thought I'd just ask your thoughts about picking up the m66 for once a year use during hunting whitetail, no bear or elk.

I have no issues with my Raging Hunter from Taurus, it always goes bang, I like Taurus revolvers

 

[Bassbob]

Taurus Model 44. Blued 8 3/8" Circa 1990. Never had an issue and taken more deer than I can count.

 

[Bear007]

Taurus Model 44. Blued 8 3/8" Circa 1990. Never had an issue and taken more deer than I can count.

LOL ... The m66 is only a lowly little .357 mag, 7 shots though. I bet that .44 mag has gotta be tough to hold onto with that medium frame.

 

[Bassbob]

LOL ... The m66 is only a lowly little .357 mag, 7 shots though. I bet that .44 mag has gotta be tough to hold onto with that medium frame.
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Au contraire. You can shoot it one handed all day long. Ported barrel and heavy. Shortly after I bought this i also bought a Super Blackhawk. Although I do regret it now, at the time I really needed to get rid of one of them and the Taurus is waaaaaay more user friendly. And deadly accurate at 100 yards. Like 10 out of 10 in a pie plate all day long accurate.

I will get me another Super Blackhawk eventually, but this Taurus is still the one I would hunt with.

 

[Sld1959]

Have no idea about the new 66 I do have the early 80s version. It's been exemplary. Used it last week for my Thanksgiving hunt.